NOODLES & COMPANY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO RESIDENTS (CHICKEN, SOUPS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12: FOOD STORED IN COOLERS MUST HAVE A LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OUTER OPENINGS ARE NOT PROTECTED. REAR DOOR WITH 1/4" TO 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SEAL TO MINIMIZE RODENT INSECT ENTRY.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: MINERAL AND BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO DELIMER AND MAINTAIN

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.12: WE OBSERVED EXCESS GRIMES, DEBRIS, AND WATER UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE, THREE AND TWO-COMPARTMENT SINKS, ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS. ALSO, FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHROOM WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.12: WE OBSERVED EXCESS GRIMES, DEBRIS, AND WATER UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE, THREE AND TWO-COMPARTMENT SINKS, ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS. ALSO, FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHROOM WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.